Florida officer finds missing naked toddler wandering in road alone: Deputies
An off-duty airport police officer spotted a naked 2-year-old girl walking alone along a Deltona road in the early morning. He wrapped her in a towel and called 911.
An off-duty airport police officer spotted a naked 2-year-old girl walking alone along a Deltona road in the early morning. He wrapped her in a towel and called 911.
1 dead after vehicle crashes into water near West Cocoa Beach Causeway, police say
Early investigation revealed the vehicle, a 2023 Nissan Altima, left the roadway while speeding before submerging into the water.
Early investigation revealed the vehicle, a 2023 Nissan Altima, left the roadway while speeding before submerging into the water.
Verizon service back after hours-long outage caused by vandalism, company says
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
Lake Mead hits record-low water level as Colorado River crisis deepens: Why it matters
Lake Mead has fallen to its lowest water level since it was filled nearly 90 years ago, underscoring the growing strain on the Colorado River system.
Lake Mead has fallen to its lowest water level since it was filled nearly 90 years ago, underscoring the growing strain on the Colorado River system.
NORAD F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.
Chances increase for tropical development in the Atlantic
Chances increase for tropical development in the Atlantic
Chances increase for tropical development in the Atlantic
Clermont man killed after vehicle crashes into trees, overturns: FHP
Clermont man killed after vehicle crashes into trees, overturns: FHP
Clermont man killed after vehicle crashes into trees, overturns: FHP
Two helicopter pilots killed in crash while battling Utah wildfire
Two helicopter pilots were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane crashed while battling a wildfire in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest, officials confirmed Saturday.
Two helicopter pilots were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane crashed while battling a wildfire in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest, officials confirmed Saturday.
Miss North Carolina USA organizers deny politics, faith behind stripping winner of crown
Brittany Boltinhouse, who won the Miss North Carolina USA pageant in June, was stripped of her title weeks later after organizers reviewed past online posts.
Brittany Boltinhouse, who won the Miss North Carolina USA pageant in June, was stripped of her title weeks later after organizers reviewed past online posts.
Boat capsizes near Liberty Island, killing mother and baby; operator charged
A 22-foot speedboat capsized near Liberty Island on Saturday night, leaving a mother and her 5-month-old daughter dead. Twelve other passengers were rescued from New York Harbor.
A 22-foot speedboat capsized near Liberty Island on Saturday night, leaving a mother and her 5-month-old daughter dead. Twelve other passengers were rescued from New York Harbor.
Orlando weather: Back-to-school forecast brings high heat and lower rain chances
Scattered storms are spreading across Central Florida on Sunday, as an area of tropical moisture moves away.
Scattered storms are spreading across Central Florida on Sunday, as an area of tropical moisture moves away.
Volusia County Sheriff rescues girl trapped behind community pool gate
A two-year-old girl wandered into an Ocoee community pool area, and the gate locked behind her, leaving her mother helplessly trapped on the outside. Off-duty Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood was finishing a 40-mile bike ride nearby when he heard the mother's screams for help. Sheriff Chitwood used his bicycle as a ladder to climb over a fence topped with metal shards, successfully rescuing the toddler before she entered the water.
A two-year-old girl wandered into an Ocoee community pool area, and the gate locked behind her, leaving her mother helplessly trapped on the outside. Off-duty Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood was finishing a 40-mile bike ride nearby when he heard the mother's screams for help. Sheriff Chitwood used his bicycle as a ladder to climb over a fence topped with metal shards, successfully rescuing the toddler before she entered the water.
Off-duty Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood scales fence to rescue toddler trapped in Ocoee pool area
A two-year-old girl was rescued by the Volusia County Sheriff after wandering into an Ocoee community pool area as the gate locked behind her. The girl's mom was helplessly trapped on the outside.
A two-year-old girl was rescued by the Volusia County Sheriff after wandering into an Ocoee community pool area as the gate locked behind her. The girl's mom was helplessly trapped on the outside.
Fire crews free 2 people trapped in pickup truck after crash, wedged between fence, tree
Ocala Fire Rescue crews freed two people trapped in a pickup truck after an early Saturday crash caused them to be stuck between a tree and fence, officials said.
Ocala Fire Rescue crews freed two people trapped in a pickup truck after an early Saturday crash caused them to be stuck between a tree and fence, officials said.
Florida man allegedly abused kittens in front of daughter to punish her
The suspect is reported to have told investigators that he would harm the family's kittens in front of his daughter as punishment.
The suspect is reported to have told investigators that he would harm the family's kittens in front of his daughter as punishment.
Woman killed after Marion County crash between speeding vehicles: FHP
Officials said the crash happened around 12 p.m. in the area of SW 49th Avenue Road and SW 82nd Place Road.
Officials said the crash happened around 12 p.m. in the area of SW 49th Avenue Road and SW 82nd Place Road.
Central Florida back-to-school guide 2026: First day dates, bus routes, key info
Public schools across Central Florida will start the 2026–27 school year on Monday, Aug. 10, with Orange County Public Schools beginning one day later on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Public schools across Central Florida will start the 2026–27 school year on Monday, Aug. 10, with Orange County Public Schools beginning one day later on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Alligator bites woman on arm in Marion County Silver River; gator removed from area: FWC
Wildlife officials said the woman was swimming in the Silver River when she was bitten on the arm by an alligator.
Wildlife officials said the woman was swimming in the Silver River when she was bitten on the arm by an alligator.
Orlando weather: Scattered weekend storms, temps heat up
FOX 35 tracked severe weather across North Central Florida on Saturday afternoon, including strong storms just north of Palm Coast.
FOX 35 tracked severe weather across North Central Florida on Saturday afternoon, including strong storms just north of Palm Coast.
New report alleges deadly DeLand double shooting was result of drug deal gone wrong: Police
A drug deal that turned into an attempted robbery may have led to the deadly shootings of two teenagers in downtown DeLand, according to a newly released police report.
A drug deal that turned into an attempted robbery may have led to the deadly shootings of two teenagers in downtown DeLand, according to a newly released police report.